1 Chronicles 6:4
New International Version
Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas the father of Abishua,

New Living Translation
Eleazar was the father of Phinehas. Phinehas was the father of Abishua.

English Standard Version
Eleazar fathered Phinehas, Phinehas fathered Abishua,

Berean Standard Bible
Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua,

King James Bible
Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

New King James Version
Eleazar begot Phinehas, and Phinehas begot Abishua;

New American Standard Bible
Eleazar fathered Phinehas, Phinehas fathered Abishua,

NASB 1995
Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, and Phinehas became the father of Abishua,

NASB 1977
Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, and Phinehas became the father of Abishua,

Legacy Standard Bible
Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, and Phinehas became the father of Abishua,

Amplified Bible
Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, Phinehas became the father of Abishua,

Christian Standard Bible
Eleazar fathered Phinehas; Phinehas fathered Abishua;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Eleazar fathered Phinehas; Phinehas fathered Abishua;

American Standard Version
Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

English Revised Version
Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Eleazar was the father of Phinehas. Phinehas was the father of Abishua.

Good News Translation
The descendants of Eleazar from generation to generation are as follows: Phinehas, Abishua,

International Standard Version
Eleazar fathered Phinehas, Phinehas fathered Abishua,

Majority Standard Bible
Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua,

NET Bible
Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, and Phinehas was the father of Abishua.

New Heart English Bible
Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, Phinehas became the father of Abishua,

Webster's Bible Translation
Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

World English Bible
Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, Phinehas became the father of Abishua,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Eleazar begot Phinehas, Phinehas begot Abishua,

Young's Literal Translation
Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

Smith's Literal Translation
Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Eleazar beget Phinees, and Phinees beget Abisue,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Eleazar conceived Phinehas, and Phinehas conceived Abishua.

New American Bible
Eleazar became the father of Phinehas. Phinehas became the father of Abishua.

New Revised Standard Version
Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, Phinehas of Abishua,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Eliazar begot Phinkhes, and Phinkhes begot Abishu.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Eleazar begot Phinehas, Phinehas begot Abishua;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Eleazar begot Phinees, Phinees begot Abisu;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Levi
3The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 4Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua, 5Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi,…

Cross References
Exodus 6:18-20
The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. / The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites according to their records. / And Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years.

Numbers 3:27-28
From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites. / The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.

Numbers 26:57-59
Now these were the Levites numbered by their clans: The Gershonite clan from Gershon, the Kohathite clan from Kohath, and the Merarite clan from Merari. / These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram, / and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.

1 Chronicles 23:12-13
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

1 Chronicles 24:1-3
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service.

1 Samuel 2:27-28
Then a man of God came to Eli and told him, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Did I not clearly reveal Myself to your father’s house when they were in Egypt under Pharaoh’s house? / And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

1 Kings 2:27
So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.

2 Chronicles 29:11
Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”

Nehemiah 12:22-23
In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles.

Hebrews 7:11-14
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...

Hebrews 5:1-4
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...

Hebrews 7:23-28
Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. / But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. ...

Hebrews 9:6-10
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ...

Acts 7:35-38
This Moses, whom they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ is the one whom God sent to be their ruler and redeemer through the angel who appeared to him in the bush. / He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness. / This is the same Moses who told the Israelites, ‘God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers.’ ...


Treasury of Scripture

Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

Phinehas.

1 Chronicles 6:50
And these are the sons of Aaron; Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,

1 Chronicles 9:20
And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the LORD was with him.

Exodus 6:25
And Eleazar Aaron's son took him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas: these are the heads of the fathers of the Levites according to their families.

Abishua.

Ezra 7:1-5
Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, …

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1 Chronicles 6
1. The sons of Levi.
4. The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.
16. The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
49. The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.
54. The cities of the priests and Levites.














Eleazar
The name "Eleazar" in Hebrew means "God has helped." Eleazar was the third son of Aaron, the brother of Moses, and he succeeded his father as the high priest of Israel. His role was significant in the establishment of the priestly lineage, which was central to the religious life of Israel. Eleazar's life and service exemplify the faithfulness and dedication required of those who serve in spiritual leadership. His name reminds us of the divine assistance available to those who are called to serve God.

was the father of
This phrase indicates the genealogical lineage, which is crucial in the context of 1 Chronicles. The chronicler meticulously records the lineage to establish the continuity of the priestly line. In Hebrew culture, genealogy was not just a record of ancestry but a testament to God's faithfulness in preserving His chosen people and their leaders. It underscores the importance of heritage and the transmission of faith and responsibility from one generation to the next.

Phinehas
Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, is remembered for his zealousness for God's holiness. His name means "mouth of brass" or "oracle," suggesting strength and communication of divine truth. Phinehas is noted for his decisive action in Numbers 25, where he stopped a plague among the Israelites by executing judgment on those who were sinning. His actions earned him a covenant of peace and a perpetual priesthood, highlighting the importance of zeal for God's righteousness and the impact of righteous leadership.

Phinehas was the father of
This repetition of the phrase emphasizes the continuity and stability of the priestly line. It reflects the biblical principle that leadership and spiritual responsibility are passed down through generations. This continuity is vital for maintaining the spiritual health and direction of the community. It also serves as a reminder of the enduring nature of God's promises and the importance of faithfulness in each generation.

Abishua
The name "Abishua" means "father of salvation" or "my father is rescue." Although not much is detailed about Abishua in the biblical narrative, his inclusion in the genealogy signifies the ongoing fulfillment of God's promises to the priestly line. His name prophetically points to the ultimate salvation that God provides, foreshadowing the coming of Christ, who is the ultimate High Priest and Savior. Abishua's place in the lineage underscores the hope and assurance of God's deliverance and the continuity of His redemptive plan through history.

Verse 4. - Eleazar. From this name inclusive follow the twenty-two, which terminate with Jehozadak, who indeed never attained him s elf to the office of high priest, but was son of Geraiah, last high priest before the Captivity, and father of Jeshua, high priest, who returned with Zerubbabel from the Captivity. It has been pointed out by Lord A. C. Hervey that the name Jehozadak is of the same meaning with Zedekiah, the last king before the Captivity; and that Jeshua is the same in meaning with Joshua, the leader of the tribes into Canaan. The two elder brothers of Eleazar, viz. Nadab and Abihu, died without issue (Leviticus 10:1; Numbers 3:4, 32; Numbers 20:28; ch. 24:1-3). It is somewhat obscurely said that the sacred office remained in the family of Eleazar till, in the person of Eli, it passed awhile into that of Ithamar, his brother (1 Kings 2:26, 27; Josephus, 8:1, § 3), to be recovered again in the Zadok of our ver. 9 (1 Chronicles 24:3, 4). Phinehas; a memorable man (Numbers 25:7-13; Joshua 22:10-33; Judges 20:28; Psalm 106:30, 31; which Grove well compares with Genesis 15:6; Romans 4:3). Abishua; only mentioned in this chapter and Ezra 7:1-5. Josephus (8:1, § 3) asserts that he it was who was succeeded in the high priesthood, not by any one of his own descendants, but by Eli, till Zedok, in the time of David, all the intervening members of the Eleazar family being private individuals. But no reliance can be placed on this assertion, for see Josephus again (5:11, § 5).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Eleazar
אֶלְעָזָר֙ (’el·‘ā·zār)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 499: Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites

was the father of
הוֹלִ֣יד (hō·w·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Phinehas,
פִּֽינְחָ֔ס (pî·nə·ḥās)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6372: Phinehas -- three Israelites

Phinehas
פִּֽינְחָ֖ס (pî·nə·ḥās)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6372: Phinehas -- three Israelites

was the father of
הֹלִ֥יד (hō·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Abishua,
אֲבִישֽׁוּעַ׃ (’ă·ḇî·šū·a‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 50: Abishua -- 'my father is rescue', two Israelites


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